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Communications Officer, Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Hays
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for public service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas can shape how a city connects with its people?
I am proud to be working in partnership with a public sector organisation recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This role involves transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.
What You'll Do: You will lead high-impact internal and external campaigns, craft press releases and social media content, advise senior leaders, and manage media relations to keep communities connected to essential services.
* Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns
* Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson
* Create engaging content for web, social, print, and video
* Support internal communications and change programmes
* Collaborate on joint campaigns with partners
* Provide crisis communication support as needed
They are looking for communicators who are:
* Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
* Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
* Digitally savvy with storytelling flair
* Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
Essential experience:
* Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
* Strong writing and editing skills across platforms
* Understanding of communications evaluation and digital tools
Desirable:
* Local government or public sector experience
* Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms
Qualifications:
* Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR, or equivalent
What’s in it for you? An opportunity to join a forward-thinking authority that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Benefits include generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days), full-time Monday-Friday, flexible hybrid working, and a culture promoting equality, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal discussion about the role and organisation. If this role isn't quite right, contact us for a confidential career discussion.
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